Special Marine Warning for Kauai Channel and Leeward Waters Until 7:00 AM HST
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Honolulu has issued a Special Marine Warning for Kauai waters due to severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts and 34-knot wind gusts through 7:00 AM HST.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Kauai Waters, Hawaii
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Honolulu
Marine notices apply to named waters or shoreline zones. They may not describe conditions on land, even when the nearest place name is the same.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Kauai Waters, Hawaii.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Special Marine Warning for the Kauai Channel and Kauai Leeward Waters. This alert is effective immediately following radar detection of severe weather in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic areas:
- Kauai Channel
- Kauai Leeward Waters
Specific locations impacted include FAD Buoy CK, Makahuena Point, Lehua Rock, FAD Buoy KK, FAD Buoy PP, the Southern Tip of Niihau, FAD Buoy AA, and FAD Buoy Z.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected areas should take the following precautions:
- Prepare for gusty winds, steep and fast-building seas, and blinding downpours.
- Stay low or go below deck.
- Ensure all individuals on board are wearing life jackets.
- Avoid the area if possible until conditions improve.
Expected Conditions
At 5:02 AM HST, radar indicated severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts. These storms were located along a line extending from the Southern Tip of Niihau to 55 nm southwest of FAD Buoy PP, moving northeast at 20 knots.
Primary hazards include:
- Waterspouts: Capable of easily overturning boats and creating locally hazardous seas.
- Wind: Gusts of 34 knots or greater.
- Waves: Suddenly higher waves that could damage small craft.
Timeline
The Special Marine Warning is in effect from 5:02 AM HST until 7:00 AM HST on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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